Tom253 Posted March 1, 2006 Share Posted March 1, 2006 So...the Nemo Tenshi single wall eVent appears to be a bad mamma jamma. http://www.nemoequipment.com/products_tents_tenshi.asp Anyone been able to fork out the dough for one of these bad boys and use it in super crappy conditions? Been thinking of selling my left nut up for one. Also looking at the Summit Extreme by Outdoor Designs. This one appears to be a kick-ass tent as well. http://www.rab.uk.com/products_shelter_summitex.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomtom Posted March 1, 2006 Share Posted March 1, 2006 Also looking at the Summit Extreme by Outdoor Designs. This one appears to be a kick-ass tent as well. http://www.rab.uk.com/products_shelter_summitex.html This thing is tiny (82" x 47" x 28" high) Footprint is similar to an I tent or ID but much shorter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom253 Posted March 1, 2006 Author Share Posted March 1, 2006 I know it's tiny. Not too good for gettin' freaky deaky with the big girls but....it still appears to be one heck of a machine for what I need. Just too so darned pricey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letsroll Posted March 1, 2006 Share Posted March 1, 2006 I thought event was no longer allowing tents to be made out of the material? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom253 Posted March 1, 2006 Author Share Posted March 1, 2006 (edited) I thought that too because ID quit making their MK1 out of eVent. Then I found the Tenshi and Summit Extreme. Was pleased to see that it's still in use. What I don't get is WHY ID quit using it for a tent. They still use it for their bivy sacks. Edited March 1, 2006 by Tom253 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomtom Posted March 1, 2006 Share Posted March 1, 2006 Check rockclimbing.com for a review of the nemo tent. I ended up picking up one of these Exped Polaris Definitely not a lightweight at 5.5 lbs. Haven't used it yet so I can't give a review. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom253 Posted March 1, 2006 Author Share Posted March 1, 2006 I read a review for the Polaris on backpackinglight.com and was impressed with this one as well. Just didn't like all the guy lines come out of it. Do like the fact that it has a vestibule. The Nemo and Summit Extreme are both lacking one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishstick Posted March 1, 2006 Share Posted March 1, 2006 My guess is that ID probably quit making tents out of e-vent due to problems with FR (fire retardancy). A bivi sack is legally not a tent, so it does not have to meet the same standards. GB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letsroll Posted March 1, 2006 Share Posted March 1, 2006 tomtom get out there and use it, then post a review. I would be interested. I will have to say in the end I most likely will end up with an MK3 for my 6.5 ft frame. But damn that nemo looks nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crackers Posted March 1, 2006 Share Posted March 1, 2006 (edited) i briefly used a prototype of the Exped Polaris tent in turkey(2 nights). It was really nice for me because i could actually fit inside of it in my winter sleeping bag--I'm 6'5"--without having the condensation crush thing go on... I'd be really interested in hearing how it works over more than 2 nights. edited for clarity... Edited March 1, 2006 by crackers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ade Posted March 1, 2006 Share Posted March 1, 2006 Prototype of which tent. The Mk3? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letsroll Posted March 1, 2006 Share Posted March 1, 2006 I assumed it was the Exped. But been wrong before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ade Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 Bibler Eldorado - 4lb 8oz / 87" / PTFE Membrane http://www.bdel.com/gear/eldorado.php BD Firstlight - 2lb 11oz / 82" / Epic http://www.bdel.com/gear/firstlight.php Rab Summit Extreme - 3.6lbs / 82" (very low ceiling) / eVENT http://www.rab.uk.com/products_shelter_summitex.html Tenshi - 4.9lb / 86" / eVENT http://www.nemoequipment.com/products_tents_tenshi.asp Gemini - 5.6lb / 77" (low ceiling) / GTX http://www.terra-nova.co.uk/terra/highaltitude.shtml MK1 Lite - 3lb 11oz / 82" / PTFE Membrane http://www.integraldesigns.com/product.cfm?id=7&CFID=7378347&CFTOKEN=43005992&ma inproducttypeid=5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomtom Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 There's a Nemo Tenshi now on eBay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom253 Posted March 3, 2006 Author Share Posted March 3, 2006 I'm super paranaoid of eBay. $350 for a $675 tent? Don't know why but I always assume ebay folks are shady fuckers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattStan Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 When General Electric bought BHA, eVent's parent company, their lawyers kiboshed using eVent in tents for the US market based on the potential for an FR lawsuit. The Tenshi and the Polaris are no longer produced with eVent -- if you come across one made of it, snap it up! As evidenced by the UK tents, it's still possible to get name-brand three-layers outside the US. Domestic tents simply labeled as three-layer without a name brand are typically Toray's Dermizax fabric, which is good stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomtom Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 If you want one today, here's your chance. http://www.outdoordaily.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericb Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 tempting....still trying to decide between single wall and the Nallo 2..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendershot Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 For $350 the Nemo looks like a steal, 8 minutes left to make up my mind. Too bad I'm already over my monthly quota for gear purchases :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericb Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 I'm showing 9 hours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 Hey man, I stayed on Mt. Baker for 6 days in a Nemo Tenshi. This was in may and it was fairly cold and it snowed about 6 inches or so. I have not stayed in many tents under those conditions but I ll tell you what I experienced. During setup the first thing I noticed was that there were tons and tons of places to use as tiedowns. I think it was two on each side, and then 3 for the Front canopy. The front thing just zips on which is really nice. On the inside there are alot of good vents. Top rear front, pretty much everywhere, way more then my bibler. The tent also packed small and it comes in a very cool sack.that it just rolls up into. Size, definately small although I stayed in it with another person for 6 days, we did nt kill each other. The fabric is very thin and I felt like I was going to bust through it when leaning againtsed the side. Super quick to setup, just like bibler but seemed easier to get the polls in and out. I do think that we had alot of condinsation. Maybe it was just from us, but I recall a good bit of it on the 3rd night and after. If you have any other questions let me know. Over all I really like it and the tent does stand out.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericb Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 thanks man....They've switched from eVENT to a PU based laminate now so It's hard to guess how the breathability will compare. What were the weather conditions like when you had the condensation issues? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 No problem, Conditions, well actually now that I think about it the air was definately moist alot of the time, not dry like it usually is. It did mist for a bit, and we did not use the vapor barrior provided. That thing prolly would have helped. 2 People cooped in that thing makes for alot of exhaust. I really did like the tent though bro. It was so easy to setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96avs01 Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 Used one on N-side of Shasta last May. Performed very well and handled sustained wind gusts of 40+ just fine. Didn't use the condensation cloth, but wouldn't have needed it anyway. As mentioned lots of guy-out points. My partner likes it so well he will likely sell his MH Annapurna and stick solely with this tent. My $0.02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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